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Environmental Dashboard September 27, 2022

Climate and its Impact

Climate is defined as: “long-term average weather conditions for a given geographic area or region”¹ and it is measured through temperature and precipitation. A region’s climate is determined through the

Environmental Dashboard, Watershed September 6, 2022

What is in Our Water?

As residents along the Wasatch Front, we have unique access to fresh water- a large amount of which comes directly from our mountain streams. In a previous blog post we

Environmental Dashboard, Watershed August 23, 2022

Where Does Our Water Come From?

All water on the earth is a part of the water cycle. This water is constantly changing states and locations and is vital to sustaining life on the earth. Freshwater

Environmental Dashboard August 12, 2022

A Pocket Guide to Landslides: What They are and How to Stay Safe From Them

Landslides are a common occurrence throughout the Wasatch Mountains due to several different factors. Areas that are prone to landslides include: existing old landslide paths, on or at the base

Transportation August 2, 2022

The Central Wasatch Commission Issues a Request for Proposals for a Big Cottonwood Canyon Mobility Action Plan

The Central Wasatch Commission is issuing a request for proposals for a Big Cottonwood Canyon mobility action plan. The project will create a playbook containing a prioritized list of near-,

Environmental Dashboard, Vegetation July 26, 2022

Why Do We Need Shrubs and Grasses?

Grazing among the flowering pastures used to be a common sight in the Wasatch Mountains. This was a thriving industry and a great way to feed livestock and produce quality

Vegetation July 12, 2022

A Brief History of the Cottonwood Canyons

The beautiful trees and vegetation of the Wasatch mountains that we enjoy now have not always been thriving. An ever-growing population has left its marks on the mountains. For many

Environmental Dashboard June 6, 2022

The CWC Releases the Environmental Dashboard

The Central Wasatch Commission released the Environmental Dashboard to the public on Monday, June 6th. The public may access the Environmental Dashboard at this link: https://cwc.utah.gov/environmental-dashboard/ The Environmental Dashboard is

Climate and its Impact

What is in Our Water?

Where Does Our Water Come From?

A Pocket Guide to Landslides: What They are and How to Stay Safe From Them

The Central Wasatch Commission Issues a Request for Proposals for a Big Cottonwood Canyon Mobility Action Plan

Why Do We Need Shrubs and Grasses?

A Brief History of the Cottonwood Canyons

The CWC Releases the Environmental Dashboard

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